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![]() But the market isn’t driven by what is BETTER. And Kings especially benefit from the association with Charlie Parker, particularly his custom Super 20 (which he didn’t even play on that long because he was constantly hocking his horns!).Īs players, I would make the argument that the Bueschers of that vintage are the better horns. It has been sitting in the original case ever since. We had new pads, reeds, an overall to get it in working condition in 2005, in preparation to sell it, but decided not to. 86628 model 21A in gold with pearlescent finger pads. Selmers have a mystique thanks largely to the (overinflated) reputation of the Mark VI. We have a 1921 Elkhart built by Buescher serial no. Depending on the tech, that could run several hundred dollars (Saxquest I believe you’re looking at $700, but they’re also one of the best in the business). This does cut into the money value of the horn.Īs you said in other comments, it needs work, possibly a full overhaul. The lacquer isn’t in the greatest condition. ![]() While excellent horns, they’re not as desirable as the Big B which preceded it. The company was acquired by the H&A Selmer Company in 1963. ![]() Financially it’s not worth much, even though the Buescher Aristocrat is one of the best saxophones ever produced. The Buescher Band Instrument Company was a manufacturer of musical instruments in Elkhart, Indiana, from 1894 to 1963.
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